A Core Ship From The Start

Chapter 160: Chapter 134: Momentum Like a Breaking Bamboo_2

When Duanmu Huai returned from the battlefield, what he saw was a pale front-line commander and a group of soldiers trembling with fear.

“You, hello…”

Looking at the towering figure in black armor before him, decorated with terrifying accessories, the front-line commander swallowed hard, forcing himself to stand up and walk over to him, performing a respectful salute.

“Thank you for your support… If you hadn’t arrived…”

Although he wanted to express his gratitude, the front-line commander’s heart was pounding fiercely. For some reason, standing in front of this terrifying being, he felt like he was standing in front of a rampaging dinosaur, ready to swallow him whole at any moment.

“It’s nothing, these demons are our enemies too.”

Looking at the commander in front of him who didn’t even dare to breathe heavily, Duanmu Huai also spoke. Perhaps because he was a survivor of the Human Empire, most human languages in this universe stemmed from the Empire. Even though they had changed somewhat, they could still communicate. In Duanmu Huai’s power armor, there were various languages from the human empire, as well as those from the Orc, Aida Spirit Tribe, Titanium Empire and other alien races.

“Phew…”

Upon hearing that the other party could communicate, the front-line commander also sighed in relief. After all, the figure in front of him was intimidating, and he was genuinely afraid of another group of beings as terrifying as the demons.

So, he quickly lifted his head to look at Duanmu Huai and gave a respectful self-introduction.

According to the commander, they were members of an organization called the “Armed Reaction Alliance”. This organization was formed after a demon invasion on this planet, a coalition of countries and powers that resisted the demons. Their goal was straightforward: to eradicate the demons and reclaim this planet from them.

But the power of the demons was much stronger than they had imagined. Moreover, traitors had emerged among the humans.

That was the UAC – the United Space Corporation.

A large interstellar development corporation on this planet, people even suspected that they had established contact with the demons through certain means and ultimately led the demons to invade this planet.

Well… Duanmu Huai remembered that the alien research institute he had visited previously was, in fact, a UAC facility.

Well, the human treachery was confirmed.

After a brief conversation, the front-line commander stated that he needed to retreat and recuperate. Although these newcomers had the same enemy – the demons, it didn’t mean they were necessarily allies. Right now, the most critical task for the Armed Reaction Alliance was to protect the impoverished people in the Underground City. As for how to deal with this new force… that was a headache for the higher-ups in the back.

Duanmu Huai didn’t mind at all, so the front-line commander immediately withdrew with a sigh of relief, picked up the radio again, and reported everything that had happened back to the command post.

One could imagine the shock at the command post upon getting this news.

“So, you’re telling us, a group of aliens has come to our planet and helped us fend off the demons?”

“Yes, according to their commander, they seem to be from an organization called the ‘Tribunal’. Their aim is to track and exterminate all demons and anything related to the demons.”

“In that case… they don’t seem to be our enemy… But are these people really so powerful?”

“Extremely powerful.”

Recalling the battlefield scene he had witnessed, the front-line commander shook involuntarily. He still remembered seeing a pink-haired girl, about the same age as his daughter, maneuvering among the demons. She didn’t even carry any weapons, just a book that looked heavy like a dictionary.

And that girl was confronting a beast with immense strength, thick skin, and could even withstand tank fire.

But the girl showed no fear against that demon. The commander watched as she slapped the hefty dictionary against the demon’s face, and its head twisted around 180 degrees, dropping off like a fragile fruit.

At the time, the front-line commander almost doubted his sanity.

And let’s not forget the magician who casually eliminated the demons even a whole armored corps could not, she appeared to be quite young too… Without a doubt, the strength of these reinforcements was beyond imagination.

“…”

After listening to the commander’s report, the command post fell silent.

“May I ask… what should we do next?”

“What are their next plans?”

“According to the judge, most of the troops will stay here to defend, and they will send an elite team to venture deep into the enemy lines to eliminate the three wizards who are summoning the demons. As per the judge’s words, once these three wizards are killed, the demons will be driven away from this planet.”

“…Understood, we will convene an emergency meeting to discuss what to do next. Meanwhile, I order you to regroup your remaining forces and temporarily station at the front-line headquarters and wait for orders.”

“Yes!!”

As the Armed Reaction Alliance was brainstorming their following actions, Duanmu Huai led the others to temporarily station at the commercial district in the city center. This place was one of the few that had not been thoroughly destroyed and at least seemed pretty intact.

“Wow… So big!!”

Feeling thrilled at the sight of the shopping mall in front of her, Ann curiously gazed around while looking back at Duanmu Huai.

“Sir Knight, is this place really just a shopping mall?”

“Yes it is, a department store to be more precise. In simpler terms, it concentrates all merchants into one building, so that whatever you want to buy, you can get it here.”

“Do they sell horses then?”

“Well… That’s something they don’t have.”

“It’s really amazing, Pretty incredible. Maybe I should suggest to my father that we build a department store in the Royal City too.”

Ann walked over to the glass display case and couldn’t help being amazed at the dummy dressed in the clothes behind it. But soon, she seemed puzzled and looked towards Duanmu Huai.

“But Sir Knight, why was this world so easily crushed by the demons? They could actually build such amazing buildings, you know, this building is even bigger than the Royal Palace of Manaria!”

“Perhaps that’s what you think…”

Upon hearing Ann’s question, Duanmu Huai revealed a bitter smile. Indeed, from the perspective of Ann, the civilization of this world evidently surpassed Manaria, so they should logically be stronger than Manaria… but reality doesn’t work that way.

“However, each world has its own rules, like this one; it probably doesn’t have mages or magic.”

“Huh? No mages, no magic?”

Hearing this, Ann’s eyes widened in surprise.

“Then how did they build such tall buildings? And without magic, what do they do when they encounter demon beasts?”

“Perhaps this world doesn’t have demon beasts. As for these buildings… there are other ways to do things that magic can’t. If you’re interested, you can look in that bookstore over there.”

While saying this, Duanmu Huai pointed to the bookstore on the second floor.

“There are many books from far and wide inside, and perhaps you might find something that you like.”

“Books!?”

Indeed, hearing the word “book” made Ann’s eyes light up instantly. Then, she grabbed onto Greiya.

“Greiya, let’s check it out!!!”

Next moment, the two ran towards the bookstore as fast as they could.

“Hehe.”

Watching the two leave, Duanmu Huai shook his head, then turned to Ogis and Miss Felin who had been silently following him all along.

“Err… But Miss Felin, why are you following me?”

“I want to look around.”

As usual, Miss Felin’s voice was plain and low. Though this is what she said, her eyes were fixated on Duanmu Huai.

Her intention was pretty clear.

“Alright then.”

Afterwards, he glanced at Lorena who was also looking around curiously not far away, and sighed.

“I’ll take you guys for a good tour then.”